The Sesame Street Characters Quiz

Sunny day! Sweepin' the clouds away. It's time to take a stroll down "Sesame Street" and see what you know about some of your favorite TV characters — both human and otherwise.

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Question 1 of 29

What show name was nixed by "Sesame Street" creators for being too New York-specific?

"123 Avenue B"

The show name "123 Avenue B" was initially considered, which would have put the location across from Tompkins Square Park at 8th Street, but creators decided it was too New York-specific.

"Alphabet City"

"Central Park Place"

Question 2 of 29

Where is "Sesame Street" supposedly located?

a mix of streets in Harlem, the Bronx, the Upper West Side and where "West Side Story" was set.

Designer Charles Rosen based the set on a mix of streets in Harlem, the Bronx, the Upper West Side and the blocks where "West Side Story" was set.

Alphabet City

the Bronx and Harlem

Question 3 of 29

What is the address of Luis and Maria's iconic brownstone?

ABC Sesame Street

123 Sesame Street

The brownstone where Maria and Luis live is located at 123 Sesame Street.

1 Sesame Street

Question 4 of 29

What Sesame Street character(s) live in the garden apartment below Luis and Maria at 123 Sesame Street?

Olivia Robinson

Gordon Robinson

Bert and Ernie

Bert and Ernie share the garden apartment at 123 Sesame Street.

Question 5 of 29

What characters were NOT part of "Sesame Street" on its debut on November 10, 1969?

Kermit, Grover and Cookie Monster

Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and Oscar

Snuffleupagus, The Count, Elmo

Big Bird, Kermit, Bert and Ernie, Oscar, Grover and Cookie Monster are all original characters. Snuffleupagus debuted in 1971, The Count in 1972 and Elmo in 1984.

Question 6 of 29

What "Sesame Street" character was the first to be a balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Grover

Kermit

Kermit became the first "Sesame Street" character to be part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1977.

Cookie Monster

Question 7 of 29

During a Thanksgiving Day episode in 1983, who did adult characters on "Sesame Street" explain had died to Big Bird?

Mr. Hooper

When actor Will Lee, who played grocery store owner Mr. Hooper, died in 1982, "Sesame Street" writers used this scene to help explain death to its young audience.

Mr. Robinson

Linda the librarian

Question 8 of 29

In 2002, what new "Takalani Sesame" ("Sesame Street's" South African edition) puppet created controversy?

Zuzu

Moshe

Kami

"Takalani Sesame" created Kami, an HIV-positive Muppet, who lost her mother to AIDS. Critics said the show was promoting homosexuality and prematurely educating children on the disease, but UNICEF disagreed and declared Kami a "Champion for Children" in 2003.

Question 9 of 29

What president appeared in a PSA with Kami?

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton and Kami appeared in a UNICEF-sponsored PSA discussing the importance of talking to children about HIV and AIDS.

George H. Bush

George H.W. Bush

Question 10 of 29

What "Sesame Street" character, which appeared from 1970 to 1975, was eventually retired because viewers complained he portrayed a negative stereotype of African-American children?

Harvey Kneeslapper

Roosevelt Franklin

Roosevelt Franklin was an African-American Muppet who had his own school that taught lessons about the geography of Africa and other issues. He was eventually retired because he portrayed a negative image of African-American children.

Frank Oz

Question 11 of 29

Who was the first celebrity to make a guest appearance on "Sesame Street?"

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones was the first celebrity to appear on "Sesame Street."

Oscar was just as grouchy when the show debuted in 1969 as he is today. But that is what makes him so endearing.

Grover

The Lecture Lady

Question 13 of 29

What female "Sesame Street" character was added in 2006, the first new female lead in 13 years?

Zoe

Grundgetta

Abby Cadabby

The pink fairy-in-training "Abby Cadabby" moved to Sesame Street in 2006 to inspire young girls and demonstrate positive female relationships. She was the first new female lead character added since 1993.

Question 14 of 29

What "Sesame Street" puppet is the only character to have testified before Congress?

Elmo

In 2002, Elmo testified before the Education Appropriations Subcommittee to urge more spending on music research and musical instruments for school programs.

Big Bird

Kermit

Question 15 of 29

What character's favorite thing are triangles and playing with his best friend Baby Bear?

Telly Monster

Telly Monster loves watching TV, playing with his best friend Baby Bear and looking for triangle shapes.

Super Grover

Big Bird

Question 16 of 29

Who is Big Bird's best friend?

Susan

Snuffleupagus

Snuffleupagus was Big Bird's imaginary best friend until 1985, when he was finally revealed to the rest of the cast.

Bert

Question 17 of 29

"Sesame Street's" 46th season includes a new cast member. What is her name?

Rita

Nina

Nina is a young bilingual Hispanic woman who uses her wit, compassion and charisma to help the furry residents of "Sesame Street" solve their daily dilemmas.

Luisa

Question 18 of 29

What "Sesame Street' character teaches children about vocabulary and introduces them to letters and numbers?

Rosita

Count Von Count

Murray

While all "Sesame Street" characters reinforce letter and numbers, Murray is "Sesame Street's" ambassador for teaching vocabulary, letters and numbers.

Question 19 of 29

Which character did Jim Henson originally create for a cracker commercial three years before "Sesame Street" debuted?

Cookie Monster

Jim Henson originally designed an early version of Cookie Monster in 1966 for a cracker commercial.

Grover

Oscar

Question 20 of 29

How tall is Big Bird?

8 feet 2 inches

Big Bird is 8 feet, 2 inches tall.

7 feet 9 inches

7 feet 11 inches

Question 21 of 29

Oscar the Grouch wasn't always green. What color was he originally?

orange

Oscar the Grouch was originally orange. He changed to his trademark green color in the second season.